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2/3/25, 2:16 PM UAE-Kuwait Week to Strengthen Bilateral Trade and Investment
trade ties. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, emphasized the

importance of this event in advancing strategic partnerships, particularly in energy,

logistics, food security, and advanced industries.

Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, highlighted that the UAE-Kuwait
Week would drive trade and investment in sectors such as tourism, healthcare, and real

estate. Khalifa Al-Ajeel, Kuwait’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, underscored the

alignment of both nations' visions for sustainable growth, with the event fostering

collaboration between the private sectors.

Non-oil trade between the two nations reached US$12.4 billion in 2023, reflecting a 7.2%

increase compared to 2022. The UAE is Kuwait’s top export destination, and the two

countries are committed to deepening economic cooperation. With exhibitions, B2B

meetings, and discussions on renewable energy and healthcare, the UAE-Kuwait Week
will bolster the longstanding fraternal relations between the two nations and unlock new

avenues for shared prosperity.

News Source: Emirates News Agency

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